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Manay (town attractions and nearby falls/beaches)
Best time to visit
Visit early morning to avoid heat and get softer light for photos. Dry season from December to May brings calmer seas and safer waterfall trails, avoid June to October when heavy rains can make paths slippery.
Budget tips
Most waterfalls and small beach entries charge a modest fee, usually 20-50 PHP, while town beaches are often free. Split tricycle fares with other travelers or rent a motorbike for the day to reduce transport costs, and bring cash since ATMs are rare.
Recommended for
Nature lovers, Waterfall hikers, Budget travelers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
Half day to full day
About
Fatos rápidos: Shallow coral gardens sit just a short swim from soft sandy coves, so snorkeling is easy even for first-timers. Winding footpaths cut through coconut groves and suddenly spill into thunderous freshwater falls, where plunge pools about 20 to 30 meters across offer an immediate, shocking cool-down.
Destaques: Local boatmen sometimes row visitors to a crescent bay where a band of multicolored shells appears at low tide, forming a 200-meter stripe that chimes underfoot like tiny coins. A fisherman named Pedro, known for his faded red cap, sings a low chant called "Lusó" that carries roughly three kilometers out to sea, the deep vowels mixing with salt and motor hum into an oddly hypnotic soundtrack.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy water shoes for slippery rocks at waterfall pools.
- Bring at least 500 PHP in cash for local fees, snacks, and tricycle rides.
- Go at low tide or early morning for calmer snorkeling and cleaner shorelines.
- Ask fishermen or locals for the easiest beach access points and best photo spots at sunset.
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